Music School Coordinator

St Paul's School; Barnes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St Paul’s School in London is seeking a proactive Music School Coordinator for a one-year maternity cover. The role oversees the administration of instrumental lessons across the main and prep schools and supports pupils, parents and teachers while assisting with a busy concerts programme.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and administrative skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational, arts, or similar setting would be an advantage.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day administration of instrumental lessons across St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Prep School.
• Support pupils, parents and teachers in the Music Department.
• Assist with the delivery of the department’s concerts and events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Music School Coordinator - Maternity Cover

Commencing January 2027

We are seeking an organised and proactive Music School Coordinator to join our Music Department on a 1 year, fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This varied role involves coordinating the day-to-day administration of instrumental lessons across St Paul's School and St Paul's Prep School, supporting pupils, parents, and teachers, and assisting with the delivery of the department's busy programme of concerts and events.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and administrative skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment. Experience in an educational, arts, or similar setting would be an advantage.

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits.

Hours: 8.00am - 4.30pm, (37.5 hours per week) Monday to Friday with one hour unpaid for breaks. Evening and weekend work will occasionally be required to cover school events. Overtime payments and TOIL arrangements will be agreed for such events in agreement with the Music School Manager.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Tuesday 6 October 2026.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 14 October 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Our vision is to nurture a generation of Paulines that will make a positive contribution to the world; our three pillars of Scholarship, Opportunity and Character are the foundation of all that we do and we actively focus on five core character traits: Respect, Kindness, Humility, Integrity and Resilience. We value diversity, equality and inclusion, and are committed to creating an environment where all members of our community can appreciate and benefit from this.

It is our expectation that the values of all applicants align with our values

St Paul's School, Lonsdale Road, London SW13 9JT

The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and administrative skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment. Experience in an educational, arts, or similar setting would be an advantage.

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits.